While Trisha Goddard compared the doll to a black and white minstrel puppet and was shocked that they were still being used.

Trisha Goddard was shocked by a Punch and Judy performers puppet (Image: ITV)

Bryan Llewellyn defended the doll by insisting it was a 'black singer' (Image: ITV)

"That's really offensive by the way that puppet," said Kate as she interrupted the debate.

Defending the doll, Bryan said: "You think that but it's been a character since 1662."

Jumping in, Trisha replied: "So were the black and white minstrels."

Trisha didn't understand why the doll was there (Image: ITV)

Defiant Bryan claimed the puppet was a "black singer", but Trisha asked why it had "white on its mouth".

Angry Kate said: "Well it came from conceptions at the time that we now feel are racist and many people all the way through. That's why it's changed."

Bryan then confirmed that he would be painting the lips a different colour after receiving negative comments in the last couple of weeks.

Kate put her foot down (Image: ITV)

Deciding it was time to get rid of the puppet, Kate said: "Can I say Bryan it's actually making me feel slightly uncomfortable can you put it down. I don't think it's right we should have it on the show."

While Trisha added: "I have to say I don't feel uncomfortable with it I think black and white minstrels went a long time ago so I don't know why it's there."